Westinghouse WTB2300, WTB2500, WTB2800, WTB3400, WTB3700 User Manual

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Westinghouse WTB2300, WTB2500, WTB2800, WTB3400, WTB3700 User Manual

USER MANUAL

Top Mount Models

WTB2300, WTB2500, WTB2800, WTB3400, WTB3700

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Congratulations and thank you for choosing our refrigerator. We are sure you will find your new appliance a pleasure to use. Before you use the appliance, we recommend that you read through the entire user manual, which provides the description of the appliance and its functions.

To avoid the risks that are always present when you use an electrical appliance, it is important that the appliance is installed correctly and that you read the safety instructions carefully to avoid misuse and hazards.

We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners.

After unpacking the appliance, please check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use the appliance but contact your local customer care centre.

Conditions of use

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working envionments.

Farm houses.

By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments.

Bed and breakfast type environments.

Catering and similar non-retail applications.

TIPS & INFORMATION

Important – CHECK FOR ANY DAMAGES OR MARKS

If you find the refrigerator is damaged or marked, you must report it within 7 days if you wish to claim for damage/marks under the manufacturers warranty. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Important safety information ...................................

3 - 4

Installation ..............................................................

5

Initial start up ...........................................................

5

Cleaning ................................................................

5

Temperature control ..................................................

7

Door alarm .............................................................

7

Light bulb change ....................................................

7

Refrigerator features ..................................................

8

Door storage bins ....................................................

8

Wine caddy (selected models only)..............................

8

Crisper bin .............................................................

8

- Vegetables storage

 

- Fruits and small foods storage

 

Deodoriser ..............................................................

8

Troubleshooting ........................................................

9

Notes...................................................................

10

Warranty...............................................................

11

ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS

Information on disposal for users

Most of the packing materials are recyclable.

Please dispose of those materials through your local recycling depot or by placing them in appropriate collection containers.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

BEFORE YOU CALL

Please ensure you read the instruction manual fully before you call for service, or a full service fee could be applicable.

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Important safety instructions

Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy place for later reference. Pass the user manual on to new owners of the refrigerator.

The symbols you will see in this booklet have these meanings:

WARNING

This symbol indicates information concerning your personal safety.

CAUTION

This symbol indicates information on how to avoid damaging the refrigerator.

TIPS & INFORMATION

This symbol indicates tips and information about use of the refrigerator.

ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS

This symbol indicates tips and information about economical and ecological use of the refrigerator.

R600a refrigerant warning

This appliance contains flammable R600a refrigerant. Avoid safety hazards by carefully installing, handling, servicing and disposing of this appliance. If your appliance contains

R600a it will be indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance.

Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged during transportation and installation.

In the event any damage accidentally occurs, keep the appliance away from open fires and any devices that produce sparks or arcs and luminaries during normal or abnormal operation, and unplug the appliance at the powerpoint. Call authorised service for necessary action and advice.

Leaking refrigerant may ignite vent area if leak occurs.

The room for installing appliance must be at least 1m3 per 8g of refrigerant. The amount and type of refrigerant in the appliance can be found on the rating plate inside

the appliance.

In Queensland the authorised service person MUST hold a gas work authorisation for hydrocarbon refrigerants to carry out servicing or repairs which involve the removal of covers.

Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING

When you dispose of your old refrigerators and freezers, remove any doors. Children can suffocate if they get trapped inside.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Do not use a steam cleaner. If live components come into contact with condensing steam, they may short-circuit or cause an electric shock.

Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

This appliance contains insulation formed with flammable blowing gases. Avoid safety hazards by carefully disposing of this appliance.

If pressurised aerosol containers bear the

word ‘flammable’ and/or a small flame symbol, do not store them inside any refrigerator or freezer. If you do so you may cause an explosion.

WARNING

It is hazardous for anyone other than an authorised service person to service this appliance. In Queensland the authorised service person MUST hold a gas work authorisation for hydrocarbon refrigerants to carry out servicing or repairs which involve the removal of covers.

WARNING

Stable Footing

When your refrigerator is in place, you need to stabilise it. Lift the front of the refrigerator to take the weight off each stability foot and make small quarter turns to each foot until it is in firm contact with the floor. If you intend to move the refrigerator, remember to wind up each foot so that you can

move it freely. Repeat the process of the foot adjustment once you have settled on the new location of the refrigerator.

Side View

Stabilising foot wound down

Kick plate (selected models)

Safety 3

GENERAL WARNINGS

Read the following carefully to avoid damage or injury.

This symbol indicates never to do this

This symbol indicates always do this

It is important to use your refrigerator safely. Check these safety points before using your refrigerator.

The appliance must be plugged into its own dedicated 220-240V, 50Hz AC electrical outlet.

The plug must be accessible when the refrigerator is in position.

It is essential the powerpoint is properly earthed to ground. Consult a qualified electrician if you are unsure.

Don’t use extension cords or adapter plugs with this refrigerator.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Unplug the appliance before cleaning and before changing the light bulb to avoid electric shock.

Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling the electrical cord as this may damage it. Grip the plug firmly and pull straight out.

Choose a location for your refrigerator that isn’t too cold. The ambient room temperature should be above 10°C.

Stand your refrigerator in a dry place – avoid areas of high moisture or humidity.

Don’t put the refrigerator in frosty or unprotected areas like a garage or on the verandah.

Don’t plug your refrigerator into a timer fitted to the powerpoint.

Do not put the refrigerator in direct sunlight, near stoves, fires or heaters.

Do not put the refrigerator on an uneven surface.

Do not store flammable materials on or under the appliance, e.g. aerosols.

Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

4 Safety

Never store fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment.

Never try to repair the refrigerator yourself, only use a qualified or authorised service person for repairs.

Never use electric heaters or dryers to defrost the freezer because you can receive an electric shock.

When transporting and installing the refrigerator, care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged.

Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure clear of obstruction.

When installed correctly, your refrigerator should:

Have adequate space at the back and sides for air circulation (refer to page 5).

Be vertically aligned to the surrounding cupboards.

Have doors that will self-close from a partially open position.

Note: You must read these warnings carefully before installing or using the refrigerator. If you need assistance, contact your Customer Care Department. The manufacturer will not accept liability, should these instructions or any other safety instructions incorporated in this book be ignored.

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